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The Lowell Sun

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05/06/2013 07:33:44 AM EDT

It's pizza, and it's war

TEWKSBURY -- The Tewksbury Lodge 2872, Order Sons of Italy in America, is presenting the first "Pizza Warz" fundraiser. Twenty pizza shops and restaurants have been invited to bring one or more styles of their pies, cut into sample sizes. Guests will be able to sample a mini-slice from the participating restaurants. Food will be judged by those attending, and three place winners will be recognized. The event will be held Wednesday, May 8, from 5-8 p.m. at the Tewksbury Country Club, 1880 Main St. Tickets for the event are $10 per person will be available at the door or in advance by calling 978-851-3621 or 978-851-2756.

Society hosts open house

TOWNSEND -- On Saturday, May 11, visit the Preservation Collaborative, Inc. and the Townsend Minutemen at the Townsend Historical Society's Open House. This daylong event will feature an old time encampment at the Reed House at 72 Main St. in Townsend Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Throughout the day, the Townsend Historical Society will be giving tours o f their circa 1809 Federal Style dwelling which was owned by several generations of the Reed family. It is best known for its Rufus Porter murals, which can still be seen in vivid detail. Volunteer re-enactors will set up camp, perform military drills, having musket firings and demonstrating tactics of the 18th century. Civilian re-enactors will be demonstrating period crafts and activities, among which include: lace making, candle dipping, writing, toys and games.

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You will also be offered a rare glimpse into cooking as they demonstrate preparation of noontime lunch on the Reed House's own kitchen hearth. General admission is $15 or is free with a Townsend Historical Society Membership. Children under age 18 are free. For information, contact event coordinator Ryan D. Hayward at Info@Preservation-Collaborative.com. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Townsend Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; in partnership with: The Preservation Collaborative Inc., Townsend Historical Society and Townsend Minutemen Company.

Child safety fair set in Lowell

LOWELL -- The Keeping Kids Safe Project by S.I.P. Kids, a national child-safety organization that tours the country providing free FBI quality digital fingerprints for children, is coming to Lowell to host a free child safety fair. The event will be held at Lannan Chevrolet of Lowell, 831 Rogers St., Friday, May 10, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Child safety fair set in Groton

GROTON -- Area residents will have a chance to help the Boston Marathon bombing victims while getting their hair done. Body Mind Spirit Day Spa, 493 Main St., Groton, will host Boston Strong Blow Dry/Cut-a-thon on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the suggested donation of $20, event-goers will receive a hair cut or blow-drying of their hair. All proceeds will benefit One Fund Boston, which has been set up for the victims of the bombing attacks. The event will include raffles. More than a dozen local businesses have pledged support, providing gift baskets and other items for the raffles, according to the salon. For more information, call 978-449-0200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/BodyMindSpiritDaySpa.

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